Finding the Third Proportional to 86,838 and 176,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,838 and 176,089 is: 357,071.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,838 : 176,089 = 176,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,838/176,089 = 176,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,838x = 176,089 × 176,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,838x = 31,007,335,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,007,335,921/86,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,071.05
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